Best of Trekking Poles 2021

Providing extra stability, reducing fatigue, and sometimes serving as structural support for lightweight shelters, trekking poles have become permanent outdoor fixtures for hikers, backpackers, and trail runners. Check out our top trekking pole picks for Spring/Summer 2021:

Black Diamond Trail Cork

We’re still not sure how the Trail Cork poles are able to pack in so much performance at an entry-level price, but all that really matters is that they do. These sturdy 3-section aluminum poles have…

LEKI MCT Superlite Carbon

Weight doesn’t matter to everyone, but it sure does to performance-driven trail runners and count-every-ounce thru-hikers. There are stripped down trekking poles out there that focus solely on driving weight to its absolute minimum but beware…

LEKI Cross Trail 3 TA

Sometimes it feels like every outdoor activity calls for a specific tool and without a full toolbox, you’re behind the curve. Take trekking poles as example and you will see specific models for hiking, for running,…